Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul took to Twitter on Monday to partake in the annual “Airing of Grievances,” a practice made popular by Seinfeld.
Some characters on that iconic comedy celebrated Festivus – a parody holiday – airing their grievances with each other.
Playing off the sitcom holiday, Paul – a Republican considering a run for president in 2016 – aired complaints about the Federal Reserve, the budget, DC parking and how people don’t appreciate his turtlenecks.
Airing of Grievances begins…
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
In Washington, “bipartisan deal” is a synonym for “increasing our debt”
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
One party seems to like some of the Bill of Rights. The other party, some more. Few willing to stand up for the whole thing.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
Allow more debate and amendments. Don’t change the rules to run it with an iron fist.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
Let’s move on to the Senate. If you want more bipartisan cooperation, talk more not less.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
The recent “bipartisan deal” will add 7 trillion more debt. And was hailed as an example of Washington “getting something done.”
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
Obamacare is the untouchable “law of the land” but sequester cuts aren’t
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
Grievance with my otherwise wonderful staff: leave the turtleneck alone. I like it and so do viewers.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
Too many people wearing ties on TV as it is
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
The Senate cafeteria never has burgoo.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
In response to some of your tweets, there will be no feats of strength, and I have no plans to end Festivus by wrestling with Senator Reid.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
So now some Fed Grievances.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
Over 300 House members helped pass Audit the Fed with real bipartisanship. Still no vote in the Senate.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
Fed policies make you poorer, and hurt the poor and middle class the most. Ridiculous monetary policies increase the costs of goods.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
So you can thank the Fed for your grocery and gas bills getting out or control.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
Back to the Fed: Congress has the power to coin money and regulate it. An Audit is the least we can do to conduct some oversight.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
Minor grievance: I can never remember when to move my car for DC street cleaning.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
One more Festivus grievance about bipartisanship. @CoryBooker doesn’t RT me enough.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013
I still have a lot more problems with you people (Washington). I will be back later with more.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) December 23, 2013